Point-per-reception leagues used to be the minority in fantasy football; now, they seem to be the norm. It makes sense since the NFL has become such a pass-first league. Even still, it’s running backs, not necessarily the wide receivers and tight ends, who are the most important players in fantasy football – including PPR leagues. That’s why our 2022 fantasy RB PPR rankings are a key component to any draft cheat sheet, as you need to know the top players, best sleepers, and biggest potential busts.
Why are RBs so important in PPR leagues? Well, wide receiver points are fairly easy to come by.